Top Kos Day Trips

The islands off Kos offer gorgeous beaches and unspoiled villages. Visit three in a day—Kalymnos, Pserimos, and uninhabited Plati—on this cruise aboard the fast, pirate-styled galleon, Captain Morgan. Enjoy an impressive four swim stops, with the chance to cliff jump and (with luck) spot dolphins too. Your day includes a barbecue lunch, while you can order cocktails, slushies, and more from the two onboard bars (own expense).

Get the full Greek experience with this multi-part tour: take a 1-hour cruise to Dodecanese Island and then enter a volcano where you can feel rumbling lava at your feet. After visit the Panagia Spillani monastery and learn about its history.

Get more out of your time in Kos with this full-day boat cruise to three nearby islands. Access coastal sights that can only be reached by boat and traditional villages such as Pserimos and Vathi. Along the way, look out for dolphins in their natural habitat and enjoy a delicious Greek lunch aboard the boat.

We sail to Nisyros from Kardamena port on our boat. Nisyros is one of the smallest islands of the Dodecanese, and the boat trip from the island of Kos is only about 1 hour. Enjoy a day on this unique and beautiful island famous for its natural beauty and cultural heritage and optionally visit its active volcano.

While in Greece, do as the Greeks do: spend a full day on a boat. Hop on the comfortable boat for this full-day tour exploring the sea and islands north of Kos. Enjoy the peaceful coves and quiet sandy beaches.

Discover the charm of the Kos countryside on this delightful evening tour combining scenic views, local culture, and authentic Greek entertainment. Travel by bus towards the beautiful area of Zia on the slopes of Mount Dikeos and enjoy panoramic island views. Continue to a traditional restaurant for a lively Greek Night featuring Greek cuisine, local wine, live music, and professional dancers in colorful costumes. Join the fun and learn the famous Zorba dance. During quieter periods, the tour may include a short stop in Zia village to browse local shops with herbs, spices, crafts, and souvenirs before the event. During peak season, the tour may go directly to the restaurant due to increased traffic in Zia. • Greek Night usually runs from 20:00–23:00 (subject to change) • Foldable wheelchairs only (buses have stairs) • Venue may be indoor or open-air depending on season • Sunset views during low season are enjoyed from the restaurant area rather than Zia village

If you’ve explored the highlights of Kos and want to see further afield, this full-day cruise is a perfect pick. Maximize your time in Greece and visit three islands in a day—Platy, Kalymnos, and Pserimos. Stop at each island to stroll and take photos, enjoy a traditional Greek lunch included, and listen to a personalized audio guide available in multiple languages including Dutch.

Save yourself the stress of hiring a boat, and check off three islands in a day with this hassle-free full-day cruise. See the beautiful islands of Platy, Kalymnos, and Pserimos, with a chance to stop and disembark so you can visit beaches and learn about local culture. A traditional barbecue lunch is included, and free audio guides are available in multiple languages to enrich your journey.

Discover more of Greece—and take the guesswork out of exploring—on this full-day island-hopping cruise, including transfers from your hotel in Kos and a traditional Greek BBQ lunch onboard. Set sail on the open water, swim or snorkel, and discover three different islands with stops at Platy, Kalymnos, and Pserimos. Stroll along beaches, discover ports you’d otherwise miss, and enjoy free time to explore each island.

Enjoy 3 Greek islands on this beautiful cruise. Explore Nisiros whether you choose to visit the volcano or not. Experience the uninhabited island of St. Anthonios, where you can visit the small churches and relax on the beach while a traditional Greek BBQ is prepared on board. At the end, go swimming on the volcanic island of Yali for a unique experience.

Enjoy a relaxing cruise in the Mediterranean Sea, on a pirate boat. Swim in crystal clear waters of three beautiful islands and dive from the boat. Visit the tiny island of Pserimos and enjoy its golden sand beach. Explore the famous island of Kalymnos and its town. Dance and have fun on the boat while approaching Plati Island. Enjoy a traditional meal on board

Escape the crowds of Kos for a relaxing day trip to three Greek islands by boat. Private transportation takes you from your hotel to the pier, where you’ll take off for Kalymnos.  In addition to enjoying the harbor, you’ll also visit a sponge workshop. Later, basque on the beaches of tiny Pserimos. Finally, swim in the crystal clear waters surrounding Platiein Island before heading back to your hotel in Kos.

Go island-hopping on a wooden boat on this full-day tour to Pserimos, Platy, and Kalymnos. You'll visit a sponge factory and dine at a traditional taverna on Kalymnos, swim off the coast of Platy, and hang out on the scenic beaches at Pserimos, making your way back to Kos at the end of the day.

Your first stop is Agios Antonios, where you can swim in crystal-clear waters and enjoy a delicious BBQ on board. Relax, sunbathe, and admire the stunning scenery before we continue. Next, we visit Nisyros, a small island shaped by volcanic eruptions that began about 160,000 years ago. Its center features an impressive 4 km-wide caldera, one of the largest in Europe. Inside lies a crater where you can walk down and see bright yellow sulfur crystals formed by steaming vents — a truly unique experience. After the volcano visit, enjoy one hour of free time in Mandraki, the island’s charming harbor village. Stroll the picturesque streets, visit the Monastery, have a coffee, or shop before returning to Kardamena. Meal: Pork (chicken and vegetarian options available on request).

With the highlights of Kos, this adults-only tour showcases the variety of the island. In a small group with your guide you'll explore Kos town, the Asclepeion ancient site and the village of Zia. A visit to a wine factory and a viewpoint round off the day. Start off with a guided visit to Kos town and its eye-catching harbor. Next, step back in time at ancient Asclepeion, which remains one of Greece's most important archaeological sites. You will have free time to explore and imagine Hippocrates, who was born in Kos, undergoing his medical education at the Asclepeion. Among the attractions are the remains of the world's first hospital, where doctors learned about medicine from Hippocrates. You'll visit the mountain village of Zia, known for traditional architecture and wonderful views. After lunch in a typical restaurant, it's on to taste local wine at a wine factory, and at the end of the excursion, you have the chance to capture amazing photos at Kefalos village.

Board our boat from the port of Kardamena and head to the small island of Nisyros. Enjoy a day on this unique and beautiful island famous for its natural beauty and cultural heritage and visit its volcano by one bus. Spend some time at the Village of Nikia and at the end of the tour explore the town of Mandraki and the monastery of Panagia Spirani.

Embark on a 5-hour journey through Kefalos on a sunset cruise from Kos, accompanied by a divine barbeque dinner, traditional Greek tunes, and lively dancing. Bask in the warm Mediterranean breeze as you gracefully sail towards the sun-kissed horizon. Satisfy your culinary cravings with an exquisite feast, featuring meat and seafood delights grilled just for you. Enjoy an air-conditioned vehicle accompanied by a friendly guide who will ensure your evening is perfect.

Venture north of Kos for a full-day sailing adventure to the scenic location of Pserimos and Kalymnos. To curb hunger pangs and save you the hassle of bringing food with you, a delicious barbecue lunch is included on the boat—with a mixture of traditional Greek dishes. The trip also includes a chance the visit a sponge factory to learn about the history of sponge diving.

Get off the beaten tourist path (literally) on an off-road safari of Kos. After hotel pick-up, your small group spends several action-packed hours traversing thick vegetation and off-road routes to take you to some of the best panoramic views and lesser-known tourist spots.  Along the way, enjoy a traditional Greek lunch served with wine, as well as locally prepared coffee. Finally, relax on the way back to your hotel.

To truly discover Kos’ rugged interior and gorgeous beaches, you need a 4WD and local knowledge. This small-group tour delivers both, with an experienced safari captain at the wheel of your vehicle. Drive along country tracks and off-road routes amid stark mountains, lush forest, traditional villages and crystal bays, with plenty of photo stops, and enjoy a delicious lunch, with wine, in a local taverna. No children under three.

Check out the volcanic island of Nisyros on this group tour from Kos. You’ll have round-trip transfers organized for you, so you don’t need to deal with that yourself. When you’re on the island, you can explore its volcanic beaches, walk on the volcanic crater itself, and also spend time wandering in the port town of Mandraki.

How does spending a day soaking up the sunshine, swimming and a spot of lunch sound? Perfect is what we're guessing. You'll hop from Kos to the isles of Pserimos, Kalymnos and Plati, with free time to relax, explore, browse for souvenirs or swim offshore. Utter bliss. The islands to the north of Kos are dotted with peaceful coves, sandy beaches and cute harbours. And they're exactly where you'll be spending the day on this Aegean cruise. There'll be three stops throughout the day, when you'll have plenty of time to swim if you wish. And you'll step ashore at Pserimos and Vathi on Kalymnos. Vathi boasts a picturesque, horseshoe-shaped bay with calm waters and a pretty town, it's the ideal place for some doing a bit of wandering. Back onboard, you'll tuck into lunch and round off the day with a swim stop off Plati. All you have to do is bring your sun cream and towel.

Combining the best of island hopping, sunbathing and snorkelling, this full day adult-only Aegean cruise is the winning ticket. You'll sail to peaceful coves and cute harbours with the chance to step ashore at Kalymnos to explore some more. Of course, tanning time on deck and a delicious barbecue lunch come as standard. Setting sail into an expanse of bluer-than-blue seas, you'll soon reach the island of Pserimos where beautiful beaches are made for swimming. You can visit the church before joining your captain back on board to glide on over to Kalymnos – a picturesque, horseshoe-shaped bay with calm waters and a pretty town. It's the ideal place for some exploring. Back onboard, you'll tuck into lunch. And before we make our way back, there's one last stop in Pserimos for a swim. Expect pristine beaches, plenty of chill-out time and a healthy dose of exploration. All you'll need is your sun cream.